Clean headlights with toothpaste

[aalto]

Found this in Youtube....

Haven't tried this, (due to just changed my headlamps to glass)...
but it seems good...& can really save you some cash...

Headlight Lens Restore using Toothpaste! - YouTube

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[Supra_Fanatics]

Gonna have the mint smell on the headlamps

Seems good using whitening type...will try after checking out how long my headlamp will last with the headlamp polish i used previously...

 

[cvkit17]

Izso had already made a test with it. Have a look.

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newfor...k-headlamp-cleaning-the-conventional-way.html

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Izso had already made a test with it. Have a look.

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newfor...k-headlamp-cleaning-the-conventional-way.html

Ya, I know

 

[aalto]

Izso had already made a test with it. Have a look.

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newfor...k-headlamp-cleaning-the-conventional-way.html

Didnt notice Izso aready did a test about this.........thx for the link

 

[Izso]

Didnt notice Izso aready did a test about this.........thx for the link

If you have a buffer, the results are staggeringly good for the price of the thing!

 

[amrancharger]

i tink its time for me to try this on my myvi headlamps too...
it already start showing oxidation badly...

 

[amrancharger]

Bro Amrancharger,

I think I also want to try it out this weekend...

Do you think we better wash it first with GLO dishwashing detergent?

What do you think if we do 3 layers?

Final touch with a coat of paint sealant etc?

i am no pro in car detailing.
washing it with normal car shampoo will do for me.
mayb using the dishwashing detergent will give better cleansing on the plasticky headlamps?
can try...hahaha....

btw, wat kind of paint sealant r u referring to?

I've tried dishwasher detergent on my car for quite sometime and so far nothing bad happen yet hehe.will try this toothpaste on the headlamp later on

Best not continue, is like using dishwashing detergent on our hair.
Logically it makes sense. just my 2 cents...

this really depends on car owners.
i have friends, neighbour using even clothing powder soap.
they say it works...but i dun dare to try on my car...
i love the factory paint too much...

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

i am no pro in car detailing.
washing it with normal car shampoo will do for me.
mayb using the dishwashing detergent will give better cleansing on the plasticky headlamps?
can try...hahaha....

btw, wat kind of paint sealant r u referring to?






this really depends on car owners.
i have friends, neighbour using even clothing powder soap.
they say it works...but i dun dare to try on my car...
i love the factory paint too much...

Yup, I dare not try either...

 

[nadziad]

can use on plastic headlamp?...wanderer2...

 

[TitanRev]

Please stick back to topic...not discussing detergent eh...

 

[Izso]

Headlamps are just plastic. With a cutting compound you'll just reduce the thickness of the headlamp. Dishwashing liquid will work in cleaning it but I would advise against paintwork. It'll eat into the clearcoat and eventually it'll expose the base coat and bye bye paintjob. True story for me.

 

[Supra_Fanatics]

Headlamps are just plastic. With a cutting compound you'll just reduce the thickness of the headlamp. Dishwashing liquid will work in cleaning it but I would advise against paintwork. It'll eat into the clearcoat and eventually it'll expose the base coat and bye bye paintjob. True story for me.

Sifu have spoken...so is a no no on detergents on paint but is quite alright on headlamps.
Still toothpaste, I might gonna try using the whitening type

 

[cvkit17]

Detergent...is very acidic / alkaline.cant remember which, but it is strong. That's why it can be used to remove stubborn stains. It will eat into your paint effortlessly.

 

[vr2turbo]

For plastic headlamp, nowadays got headlamp polish & plastic polish. If the headlamp already yellow and/or peeling then better use 2000 grit sandpaper to sand down then polish back with plastic polish